- Family:
- Apocynaceae dogbane; apocyns
- Common name:
- Bulak-damo (Filipino); Wild ipecacuanha; Bloodflower; Hierba de la cucaracha; Scarlet milkweed
- Local name:
- Bulak castila
- Indication:
- febrifuge
- Plant part used:
- leaves
- Method of Preparation:
- Boil enough leaves in vinegar. Wash the feet and knees with the decoction. Apply boiled leaves as poultice on forehead and chest.
- Direction for use:
- All ages: Apply as needed.
- Additional information:
- Not provided
- Informant:
- Melencion; Lourdes (Quezon; ; Brgy. Guinhawa; )
- Place gathered:
- Not provided
- Gathered by / Date gathered:
- Not provided
- Abstracted by:
- Not provided
- Date abstracted:
- Not provided
- Province:
- Quezon